JOB SUMMARY: The National FFA Organization is seeking applications from qualified individuals interested in a 3 month PAID internship at the National FFA Center in Indianapolis, IN. The position will start July 27 and end November 3, 2022. This is a paid internship at $15.00 per hour.The Convention and Events Management team is looking for an Intern with knowledge of event planning to assist with planning, logistics and execution of the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo. The national FFA convention & expo will take place in Indianapolis, IN Oct. 26 – 29, 2022. This is an annual event that brings over 65,000 attendees comprised of FFA members, teachers, advisors, alumni, exhibitors, sponsors and other stakeholders from across the country. There are more than 300 events that take place within the 4-day convention that will be hosted in four major venues plus 8 event hotels.The intern will assist the events management team with event orders, logistical planning and execution of different areas within several events and programs delivered during the national FFA convention & expo. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS· Planning and coordination of convention events· Assist event managers with event plan reports and preparations· Assist with registration, housing and event phone calls· Attend and participate in committee meetings· Organize materials and supplies for shipping· Expected to attend the national FFA convention & expo including move-in and move-out October 22-29, 2022 (hotel accommodations and meals are provided during the convention week)· Other duties as assignedEDUCATION:Currently enrolled or recent graduate in post-secondary studies. Areas of preferred study include tourism & hospitality, convention, meeting and special event planning. EXPERIENCE:Knowledge of event management systems, design software, previous experiences in event planning & logistics a plus. Participation in professional organizations such as MPI, PCMA, etc. a plus.